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Add 21/63 and 5/50

21/63 + 5/50 is 13/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   21/63 = 21 × 50/63 × 50 = 1050/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   5/50 = 5 × 63/50 × 63 = 315/3150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/3150 + 315/3150 = 1050 + 315/3150 = 1365/3150
5. 1365/3150 simplified gives 13/30
6. So, 21/63 + 5/50 = 13/30

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